About the Role
Interested in global affairs and how businesses manage the risks arising from political instability, conflict, and terrorism? Join the company’s Political Violence and Terrorism team in Dubai and build your career in specialist insurance. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, supporting research, client activities, and the preparation of insurance solutions that help businesses protect their assets and operations. This opportunity is suited to recent graduates and candidates with initial professional experience who bring curiosity, strong analytical skills, and a willingness to learn. Previous insurance experience is helpful but is not essential.
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What You Will Do
- Research political violence, terrorism, and geopolitical developments, helping the team understand their potential implications for clients.
- Gather, organise, and review client information and risk data to support assessments and insurance submissions.
- Help prepare clear, accurate presentations, reports, and client materials.
- Support insurance placements and renewals, including preparing documentation and following up on outstanding information.
- Coordinate with colleagues, clients, and insurers to support the timely delivery of work.
- Maintain accurate records and develop your understanding of insurance coverage, market practices, and client needs.
What You Will Bring
- A degree in international relations, political science, law, economics, business, risk management, or a related discipline.
- An interest in global affairs and how political and security developments affect businesses.
- Strong research and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear summaries.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Attention to detail, sound organisation, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Confidence using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- A collaborative approach and motivation to develop a career in insurance and risk management.
Internships, academic research, or initial experience in insurance, financial services, compliance, public policy, or a related area would be an advantage. We also welcome applicants who can demonstrate these skills through university projects and other relevant activities.
What You Can Gain
Practical exposure to specialist insurance, opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues, and experience working on risks affecting businesses internationally. If you enjoy research, working with people, and applying your interest in world affairs to commercial challenges, we would like to hear from you.
The company is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The company is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
